Fort Dummer State Park

Fort Dummer State Park, located in the Connecticut River Valley, has 217 acres of forest land just outside of Brattleboro. The park was named after Fort Dummer, the first permanent white settlement in Vermont. Built on the frontier in 1724, it was initially the gateway to the early settlements along the banks of the Connecticut River.

Park Amenities:

• 50 tent/trailer sites
• 10 lean-to sites
• hot showers ($)
• sanitary dump station
• picnic area
• large open field
• hiking trails

Season:

• Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day Weekend

Open for day use:

• 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM or Official Sunset

Directions:

• From Jct. I-91 (Exit 1, Brattleboro) & U.S. 5: Go 1/10 mi. N on U.S. 5, then 1/2 mi. E on Fairground Rd., then 1 mi. S on Main Street and Old Guilford Rd.